EASTON, PENNSYLVANIA _ Emilio Montesdeoca, of Easton, and his father, Cesar Montesdeoca, of Palmer Township, recently purchased The Castel Club at 270 E. Kleinhans Street on Easton’s South Side. They plan to continue and enhance the banquet hall. After updating it, they plan to offer the facility for wedding receptions, bridal showers, birthday parties, corporate events and more starting in June, Emilio said.

The original club, which is more than 100 years old, is well-known in the area and plans to relocate. “We’d like to keep the history of this iconic building and continue serving the community,” Emilio said. “Easton’s South Side story, we want that to live on.”

The 9,000-square-foot building holds up to 250 people, and has a wraparound bar, dance floor and ample off-street parking for guests.

When Emilio, who is a Realtor with Morganelli Properties, saw the listing, he was intrigued. “South Side doesn’t have a party venue and we thought this was a great opportunity,” he said.

Emilio has been investing in the renewing of properties in the Lehigh Valley with his father since 2006. They have tentatively named their new venture El Club.

“We generally invest in properties for rental purposes,” Emilio said. “Every property we buy we upgrade from top to bottom and create welcoming spaces we can be proud of.” Until closing it recently, Emilio had been an owner of Easton Taco & Rotisserie in Easton’s West Ward.

“I am excited for the opportunity to bring my passion for food and experience in real estate together for this project,” Emilio said.

Information and images provided to TVL by:
Beth W. Orenstein

 

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